Prevalence and outcome of neonatal tetanus in Zaria, Northwestern Nigeria
Introduction: Neonatal tetanus is a highly debilitating disease with high mortality. Global efforts at eliminating the disease in developing countries are yielding results but slower than expected. The high case fatality of neonatal tetanus remains a therapeutic challenge to physicians and requires...
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| Main Authors: | Richard Onalo, Hassan Mshalia Ishiaka, Williams Nuhu Ogala |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1666 |
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